Phases of the Moon and Constellation — Practice Questions

Question 1

The changing shapes of the Moon are called its:

Accepted Answer

phases — The Moon's changing shapes are its phases.

Question 2

The full cycle of Moon phases takes about:

Accepted Answer

a month — The phases repeat over about a month.

Question 3

Where does the Moon's light come from?

Accepted Answer

It reflects the Sun's light — The Moon reflects the Sun's light; it makes none of its own.

Question 4

The round, fully lit Moon is called a:

Accepted Answer

full moon — The fully lit Moon is a full moon.

Question 5

A group of stars that forms a pattern in the sky is a:

Accepted Answer

constellation — A star pattern is a constellation.

Question 6

A thin, curved Moon shape is called a:

Accepted Answer

crescent — The thin curved shape is a crescent.